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PressMediaWire.com (Press Release Distribution) - Jun 29,2009 - PressMediaWire - MUSANZE, Rwanda – June 29, 2009 – Project Rwanda and Malaria No More (MNM), two non-profit organizations, have teamed up to launch a timely initiative in Rwanda. Their shared goal is to prevent malaria deaths, particularly those of children, through a proven combination of mosquito nets and malaria treatment. Financed through a generous grant from ExxonMobil, the team delivered 50 Project Rwanda cargo bikes to the village of Rukara located in the eastern province of Rwanda. Health workers from the Rukara Health Facility will use cargo bikes to reach individuals and families endangered by this highly-preventable disease: Malaria is transmitted to humans through infected mosquitoes. “Project Rwanda is a critical partner in our efforts to cross the ‘last mile’ of the race to end malaria deaths by 2015”, said Scott Case, CEO of Malaria No More, “Finding effective ways to deliver prevention and treatment tools to families in remote areas not only saves lives, but also reduces the overall burden on their communities.” Project Rwanda has been providing cargo bikes to farmers in rural areas since 2006 to improve the transport of goods from farm to market. The resulting income contributes to the overall economic health of Rwanda as families and communities increase their sales and profits. States Tom Ritchey, founder of Project Rwanda “Project Rwanda is committed to improving the lives of the Rwandan people. Our partnership with Malaria No More is another way to use the cargo bike to help Rwandans survive and thrive in a challenging situation.” ABOUT THE TEAM Malaria No More is determined to end malaria deaths in Africa—and we’re helping the world get it done. We use breakthrough communications, global advocacy and smart investments interventions by the end of 2010 and ending deaths by 2015. Every 30 seconds to help us reach our goal: providing universal access to malaria a child dies from malaria, but a simple net can save lives. Find out how you can help at www.MalariaNoMore.org. Project Rwanda is committed to furthering the economic development of Rwanda through initiatives based on the bicycle as a tool and symbol of hope. Project Rwanda develops and distributes cargo bikes to help boost the Rwandan economy as well as promote Rwanda as a beautiful and safe place to do business and visit freely. Learn more at www.ProjectRwanda.org.
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